Today, moving a business in Baltimore is just as strategic as a military operation. There are a lot of moving parts, all competing for your attention all at once. At Dresner Group, we believe your relocation should be a launchpad for growth, not a technical headache. 

After all, it’s also an exciting prospect. Let’s ensure your move is seamless, secure, and ready for day one. The process actually starts months before you actually move to your new location.

Why Planning Your IT Office Relocation Starts with the Blueprint

Most business owners wait until the lease is signed to think about their IT. However, the most successful moves happen when technology is discussed while the walls are still open. If you are working with a general contractor or property manager, your IT partner should be in the room.

Generally speaking, you should be examining the space and/or the plans for it 6 months before you move in. This is when you start strategizing—how will your network need to be shaped to deliver the connectivity required across all work areas? How will this impact the layout of a business itself? Making these decisions early makes the rest of the choices you need to make much, much easier and gives you the greatest number of options to select from.

Partnering with General Contractors

Regardless of whether you’re inhabiting a new space or taking over one that already exists, some renovations are almost certainly going to be necessary. At Dresner Group, we specialize in collaborating with construction teams to ensure your space is literally built to support your business.

We ensure that the structured cabling—the nervous system of your office—is installed correctly before the drywall goes up. This prevents the wire mess under desks and ensures your high-speed internet actually reaches every corner of the building. As you do so, be sure to keep a few considerations in mind here, too.

Securing the Perimeter with Physical Security and Access Control

A new office means new entry points. While our competitors focus solely on the digital side, we also focus on the physical safety of your staff and assets. As the #1 managed IT services partner in Maryland, we integrate security cameras and surveillance systems directly into your new network. Doing so allows us to avoid having to make decisions later that may compromise its efficacy and helps ensure security is part of your operations from the first time you sit down to work.

Modern Access Control for Maryland Businesses

Gone are the days of heavy keyrings. We can implement smart access control systems that allow you to manage who enters your Bel-Air or Baltimore facility via your smartphone. Transitioning to a new space is the perfect time to upgrade your physical security posture, ensuring your business is protected from the moment you unlock the door.

Other Steps to Prioritize Before Your Move

We proactively work with your ISP to ensure the circuits required to keep your business up and running are ready in the new space, as it can take a long time otherwise. Setting up your phone system should be as simple as possible, too. We can assist you with that aspect by ensuring your numbers and extensions migrate appropriately.

You should also have a full redundant backup before anything is even unplugged. Dresner Group can take care of that, too, proactively mitigating the risk of data loss. Make sure to ask us about BDR preparations before your move.

Don’t Forget These Critical Steps on Move Day!

Finally, the day comes when you move your infrastructure over. You need to do more than just make sure you have some trucks. You need to ensure your floor plans are ready and that all supplies are safely packed to prevent damage during transit.

Once all that is taken care of and you’ve set up your IT infrastructure in your new space, your first priority e is to check everything, including:

• Internet
• Wi-Fi
• Phones
• IT systems
• Cameras
• Access control measures
• Remote access
• Data backups
• Scanners
• Security precautions
  
  

If everything works at this point, congratulations… you’ve succeeded!

Grab Our IT Relocation Checklist While You’re Here

The biggest fear of any CEO is arriving at the new office on Monday morning only to find the internet is down and the phones don't ring. 

We’ve seen firsthand that the most success comes from following a process, from acquiring a space to going live. We’ve taken it upon ourselves to document it.

If you’re currently in the planning stages of your office move, you’re welcome to download our free guide and see if it helps:

Download our Office Move Checklist!

Of course, we’re here to help you enact all of the above if you need, too.

Trust the Maryland Experts

Relocating is about more than moving computers; it’s about moving your vision. With over two decades of experience serving the Maryland business community, Dresner Group has the history and the local expertise to handle the complexities of your move. We don’t just support your computers; we support your people and your future.

Ready to make your next move your best move? Don’t leave your technology to chance. Ensure your Baltimore or Bel-Air business is ready for action from the moment you move in.

Sign up for a free IT consultation with Dresner Group today! Or give us a call at (410) 531-6727 to speak with a relocation specialist.